Yesterday, alongside Dr Moses Paul (

@Drmopaul

), the ADC Chairmanship Candidate for the upcoming FCT elections on February 21, 2026, I had the honour of commissioning a newly established laboratory at LEKCED International School in Jikwoyi, Abuja, under the leadership of Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas.

During my address to the community, I emphasised that education is the most reliable pathway to development. A nation becomes productive, competitive, and secure only when its young people are equipped with the tools that sharpen their minds and expand their opportunities.

I reiterated my belief that education must be accessible, functional, and globally competitive. I assured the community that learning should never be limited by location. Whether in Jikwoyi or any other part of Nigeria, our children deserve access to the same standard of education enjoyed by students in advanced societies.

To support this vision, I committed N2,000,000 to help the school procure chemicals, reagents, and other essential laboratory materials. Additionally, I pledged to assist in purchasing an internet-enabled projector to further enhance teaching and learning. These investments will ensure that the laboratory becomes not just a physical structure but a true centre of scientific discovery and practical learning.

As we study educational models from around the world, we must bring home the tools and solutions that will uplift our communities and prepare our young people for the future.

Investing in education is investing in human capital, which remains the most valuable asset any society can possess. A new Nigeria is possible. -POond security, we must also address the deeper roots of instability, poverty, unemployment, weak institutions, and lack of opportunities. A nation where millions are left behind will always struggle with unrest. That is why I continue to emphasise the importance of investing in education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. A secure nation is one where citizens are educated, healthy, economically included, and confident that justice will be served when wrongs are committed.

As we mourn the lives lost, we must also renew our commitment to building a Nigeria where such tragedies become a thing of the past. A Nigeria where leaders lead with empathy, competence, and accountability.

May the souls of all those we have lost rest in peace. May their families find comfort. And may we, as a nation, find the courage to demand and build a safer, secure, and more united Nigeria.

A New Nigeria is Possible. -PO